In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15, author Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and artist Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins—and the Native pride that comes with them. A perfect book for Native American Heritage Month and all year round!
We’re stepping out
and kicking it up.
Wearing beauty on their feet—
as art, as tradition,
with style, with pride—
kids from different Native Nations know
every day is a day to ROCK YOUR MOCS!
This book contains an author’s note with additional information about moccasins and Rock Your Mocs day, for readers curious to learn more about intertribal pride and the joy found in different Native identities.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0063099890 Ages 4-8
Keywords: clothing and dress, moccasins, fun, customs and traditions, diversity, diverse books, respecting others, understanding others, Native American, OwnVoices, Indigenous people, Social Studies Curriculum, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old
An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Book!
